Ringing in the ear is a subjective sensation, also described as squeak, hum, noise, hiss. Most of those suffering from this unpleasant phenomenon also note a decrease in hearing. Accompanied by damage to the auditory nerve, ringing in the ear occurs suddenly or develops quickly enough, it is an absolute sign of the pathology of one of the departments of this organ. From time to time it becomes so loud that a person is not able to concentrate his attention. The range of diseases that are the source of such symptoms is quite extensive.
What ailments can cause ringing in the ear?
- adverse effects of ARVI or ARI;
- lesions of the inner ear;
- the use of ototoxic antibiotics - streptomycin, gentamicin;
- hypertension, cerebral arteriosclerosis;
- a tumor of the auditory nerve;
- damage to the middle ear - injuries of the eardrum, exudative otitis media, otosclerosis;
- external ear lesions - foreign bodies, sulfur plug.
Which specialist should I contact if I have troubles in my ear?
- neurologist;
- cardiologist;
- otolaryngologist.
This phenomenon, observed over a long time, is called tinnitus. It is not an independent ailment, but is only a symptom of it. Most patients note that treatment of the main cause of such discomfort, gradually eliminated them from ringing in the ears.
Excess earwax causes a worsening condition in which a person is not able to hear sounds from the outside.
It should be noted that tinnitus may be the result of serious cardiovascular disease. With such ailments, a condition called pulsating tinnitus occurs. Such diseases include:
- turbulent blood flow in the vessels resulting from the narrowing of the jugular veins or carotid arteries;
- high blood pressure. Moreover, caffeine, stress and alcohol can worsen the condition;
- atherosclerosis;
- pathological conditions of capillaries, for example, arteriovenous connections between arteries and veins (shunts);
- Tumors of the neck or head, for example, auditory nerve neuroma.
Tinnitus can also be a symptom of metabolic diseases (diabetes mellitus, etc.), kidneys, cervical spine and pathologies of the temporal and mandibular joints.
Causes of tinnitus can also be:
- acoustic trauma (music concert, work in a noisy production). Such a violation of the functioning of the hearing organs is temporary, it is not dangerous and goes away by itself within a few hours.
- Barotrauma (after parachuting, air travel, diving). It occurs as a result of severe changes in atmospheric pressure and is often accompanied by dizziness, a feeling of stuffiness in the ears, and a decrease in hearing acuity. If the eardrum is not damaged, special treatment is not carried out. If there are violations of its integrity, antibiotics are prescribed.
Recipes of traditional medicine.
- mix grape vinegar and water in a ratio of two to one and put such a mass on the fire. As soon as steam begins to stand out, you need to hold your head above it;
- if the cause of the ringing is definitely an insect that has got into the ear canal, you should lie in the bathtub so that your ears are in the water. Most likely, the pest will emerge.
- You can also place a cotton swab soaked in onion juice in the affected organ.
Our ancestors attached special importance to this unpleasant phenomenon. Ringing in the right ear was considered a harbinger of future replenishment in the family. For the unmarried, this phenomenon meant a quick success in love. Ringing in the left ear promised failure on the personal front to single people, and couples - a short reproduction.